Event Notification Report for September 27, 2016
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
09/26/2016 - 09/27/2016
Non-Agreement State
Event Number: 52268
Rep Org: MONSANTO
Licensee: MONSANTO
Region: 4
City: SODA SPRINGS State: ID
County:
License #: 11-27361-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAVE MATYUS
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Licensee: MONSANTO
Region: 4
City: SODA SPRINGS State: ID
County:
License #: 11-27361-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAVE MATYUS
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 09/28/2016
Notification Time: 13:51 [ET]
Event Date: 09/27/2016
Event Time: 14:00 [MDT]
Last Update Date: 09/30/2016
Notification Time: 13:51 [ET]
Event Date: 09/27/2016
Event Time: 14:00 [MDT]
Last Update Date: 09/30/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(2) - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(2) - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE
Person (Organization):
JEREMY GROOM (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
JEREMY GROOM (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
SAFETY EQUIPMENT POTENTIALLY FAILS TO FUNCTION
Maintenance was being performed on a Berthold moisture analyzer in a coke bin vessel because a moisture tube inside of the vessel was damaged. Two maintenance technicians took the source holder off the vessel and then proceeded to work on the vessel. The source holder was placed nearby the work area and the source was not able to be fully retracted back into the gauge during the maintenance evolution. Maintenance then re-mounted the source holder back onto the vessel. The licensee contacted the manufacturer in order to investigate the maintenance evolution and assist estimating dosage to the two technicians. The licensee contacted Region 4 (Janine Katanic). The licensee investigation continues.
* * * UPDATE AT 1115 EDT ON 09/30/16 FROM DAVE MATYUS TO S. SANDIN * * *
On 09/29/16 Berthold Technologies was onsite to assist in the investigation. A leak test was performed and the contractors involved were interviewed. The information will be provided to the Berthold RSO in order to estimate the dose received. NRC R4 (Dykert) was also present to observe the investigation. The licensee does not anticipate receiving the results until next week.
Notified R4DO (Groom) and NMSS Events Notification by email.
Maintenance was being performed on a Berthold moisture analyzer in a coke bin vessel because a moisture tube inside of the vessel was damaged. Two maintenance technicians took the source holder off the vessel and then proceeded to work on the vessel. The source holder was placed nearby the work area and the source was not able to be fully retracted back into the gauge during the maintenance evolution. Maintenance then re-mounted the source holder back onto the vessel. The licensee contacted the manufacturer in order to investigate the maintenance evolution and assist estimating dosage to the two technicians. The licensee contacted Region 4 (Janine Katanic). The licensee investigation continues.
* * * UPDATE AT 1115 EDT ON 09/30/16 FROM DAVE MATYUS TO S. SANDIN * * *
On 09/29/16 Berthold Technologies was onsite to assist in the investigation. A leak test was performed and the contractors involved were interviewed. The information will be provided to the Berthold RSO in order to estimate the dose received. NRC R4 (Dykert) was also present to observe the investigation. The licensee does not anticipate receiving the results until next week.
Notified R4DO (Groom) and NMSS Events Notification by email.
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
Power Reactor
Event Number: 52266
Facility: SUSQUEHANNA
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: DARVIN DUTTRY
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: DARVIN DUTTRY
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 09/27/2016
Notification Time: 22:27 [ET]
Event Date: 09/27/2016
Event Time: 16:44 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 11/23/2016
Notification Time: 22:27 [ET]
Event Date: 09/27/2016
Event Time: 16:44 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 11/23/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) - POT UNCNTRL RAD REL
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) - POT UNCNTRL RAD REL
Person (Organization):
WILLIAM COOK (R1DO)
WILLIAM COOK (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
SECONDARY CONTAINMENT LEAKAGE EXCEEDING REQUIREMENTS
"On September 27, 2016 at 1644 [EDT], damaged ductwork was identified in the secondary containment boundary associated with reactor building zone 3 (Units 1 and 2) recirculation plenum. The size of the hole in the secondary containment boundary was determined to be 22.5 square inches. Due to exceeding allowable total leakage in the current secondary containment isolation configuration, a violation of SR 3.6.4.1.5 [occurred].
Action to establish a tested configuration with sufficient inleakage margin to restore compliance with SR 3.6.4.1.5 was completed September 27, 2016 at 2115 hrs.
"This event is being reported under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) and per the guidance of NUREG 1022, Rev 3, Section 3.2.7 as a loss of a Safety Function. There is no redundant Susquehanna Secondary Containment System."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * RETRACTION AT 1444 EST ON 11/23/2016 FROM MANU SIVARAMAN TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
"Following the 8-hour 10 CFR 50.72 notification made on September 27, 2016 (EN 52266), further engineering analysis determined that the as-found tear in the Zone 3 ductwork did not impact the ability of Secondary Containment to perform its safety function and that Secondary Containment was not inoperable as a result of the condition. To support the determination, a drawdown test was conducted in a limiting configuration (i.e. least inleakage margin). No substantial change in drawdown testing results were observed over the last three tests. These tests spanned over seven years. Additionally, repairs were promptly made to the affected area. As a result, this event notification is being retracted as it is not reportable pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C)."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the R1DO (Dwyer).
"On September 27, 2016 at 1644 [EDT], damaged ductwork was identified in the secondary containment boundary associated with reactor building zone 3 (Units 1 and 2) recirculation plenum. The size of the hole in the secondary containment boundary was determined to be 22.5 square inches. Due to exceeding allowable total leakage in the current secondary containment isolation configuration, a violation of SR 3.6.4.1.5 [occurred].
Action to establish a tested configuration with sufficient inleakage margin to restore compliance with SR 3.6.4.1.5 was completed September 27, 2016 at 2115 hrs.
"This event is being reported under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) and per the guidance of NUREG 1022, Rev 3, Section 3.2.7 as a loss of a Safety Function. There is no redundant Susquehanna Secondary Containment System."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * RETRACTION AT 1444 EST ON 11/23/2016 FROM MANU SIVARAMAN TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
"Following the 8-hour 10 CFR 50.72 notification made on September 27, 2016 (EN 52266), further engineering analysis determined that the as-found tear in the Zone 3 ductwork did not impact the ability of Secondary Containment to perform its safety function and that Secondary Containment was not inoperable as a result of the condition. To support the determination, a drawdown test was conducted in a limiting configuration (i.e. least inleakage margin). No substantial change in drawdown testing results were observed over the last three tests. These tests spanned over seven years. Additionally, repairs were promptly made to the affected area. As a result, this event notification is being retracted as it is not reportable pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C)."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the R1DO (Dwyer).
Agreement State
Event Number: 52272
Rep Org: NEW YORK STATE DEPT. OF HEALTH
Licensee: TELEPHONICS CORPORATION
Region: 1
City: HUNTINGTON State: NY
County:
License #: G14221
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DANIEL SAMSON
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Licensee: TELEPHONICS CORPORATION
Region: 1
City: HUNTINGTON State: NY
County:
License #: G14221
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DANIEL SAMSON
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 09/30/2016
Notification Time: 14:30 [ET]
Event Date: 09/27/2016
Event Time: 15:40 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/30/2016
Notification Time: 14:30 [ET]
Event Date: 09/27/2016
Event Time: 15:40 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/30/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
WILLIAM COOK (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
WILLIAM COOK (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
LOST STATIC ELIMINATOR
The following report was received via fax:
"Telephonics Corporation reported that an NRD static eliminator, Model P-2031, S/N A2GM255 containing 20 milliCuries of Polonium-210 was missing. Loss of the device was discovered while double checking an inventory sheet provided by NRD for purchases and returned devices. Telephonics has been instructed to submit a written report within 30 days of the telephone report, requesting a description of the circumstances under which loss or theft of the NRD device occurred and what actions will be taken to recover the missing device and what measures will be taken to prevent further loss of licensed material."
Event Report ID: NYDOH-NY-16-06
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "LESS THAN CAT 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
The following report was received via fax:
"Telephonics Corporation reported that an NRD static eliminator, Model P-2031, S/N A2GM255 containing 20 milliCuries of Polonium-210 was missing. Loss of the device was discovered while double checking an inventory sheet provided by NRD for purchases and returned devices. Telephonics has been instructed to submit a written report within 30 days of the telephone report, requesting a description of the circumstances under which loss or theft of the NRD device occurred and what actions will be taken to recover the missing device and what measures will be taken to prevent further loss of licensed material."
Event Report ID: NYDOH-NY-16-06
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "LESS THAN CAT 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf